Simple Machines make for lots of building fun! Travel back in time and learn how to build a catapult with the Library’s Simple Discover Learn-At-Home Kit made right here in the Library’s own hackLAB! For all the details and to order yours, click here: https://forms.gle/cj257GT6yJedrrzRA
Star light, star bright, what are the stars you’ll see tonight? As the sunsets sooner, it’s a great time to do some star gazing! What constellations can you see in the night sky? Create your own starry skies with Miss Laura this week!
The world is making music all the time! Talk a walk in nature today and listen to what unique sounds you can hear! Complete the Listening Walk Checklist and listen to The Listening Walk storybook by Paul Shower!
Here’s a fun activity you can do after a walk in the forest! Join Miss Laura as she shows you how you can use whatever sticks, flowers, bark, or leaves you can find to create a beautiful work of art.
Easy and fun for all ages, learn how to plant nutritious beans in your garden or container with Innisfil Seed Library‘s Bridget Indelicato. All you need to get growing are planting beans, soil, sunshine, water and your hands!
For more resources about seed growing and saving, and for Innisfil/Cookstown residents to safely borrow seeds online, visit www.innisfilseedlibrary.ca. And for more videos, check out their YouTube Channel, Mindful Gardening!
Heading out on a nature walk this weekend? Be sure to bring some scrap paper and crayons with you to make some art while you’re outside! Can you identify the different trees on your walk?
You can be a part of something big! Ontario Nature has opportunities for you to get involved in protecting wild species and wild spaces in Ontario. Make a difference for yourself and your community!
Check out the Citizen Science projects on Zooniverse.org! Miss Laura’s favourite project is Snapshot Safari, where you can identify wildlife caught on camera! Check out the variety of projects they have available.
Due to the stay at home order, the Cookstown, Lakeshore, and Stroud branches are closed to the public. Curbside pick-up is available to our Library customers and patio computer service is available at Cookstown and Lakeshore branches during opening hours by booking an appointment.
